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The Martin children were shocked when the door burst open and their brother Wayne strode in, his face grim. "Five of my piglets completely disappeared overnight!" The next morning three more were missing. Had the piglets been carried off by ... Learn more

Peter thought nothing exciting could happen on his uncle’s farm on the Ohio River. But what were the mysterious sounds in the night, skiffs on the river, strange people asking questions, and the lantern in the attic at night? Peter discovere... Learn more

School Potato. Winter of the Noodles. Minnow Pie. These short stories give adolescent readers a glimpse of life for the sons and daughters of pioneers during the 1700 and 1800s. A companion book to Courage That Counts. Learn more

As twelve-year-old Sarah raced toward first base, her legs suddenly crumpled under her. Undeterred, she hopped up and kept running. To Sarah’s dismay, what seemed like only weakness in her legs progressively got worse. Eventually, she needed... Learn more

Lured by the promise of adventure, travel, and a large bonus, Aaron Stauffer turned his back on his training and his mother's tears and enlisted to fight in the Civil War. His heart swelled with pride and patriotism as he shouldered his newl... Learn more

Rusty and Ryan were best friends. They did everything together. Being a puppy, Rusty has some things to learn. And so does Ryan. Read about the time Rusty went to school and also to church. Find out how Rusty became a hero. The fun continues... Learn more

“Don’t be so shy, Linny,” Sharilyn’s friends and family tell her. Sharilyn does not like when people call her shy. She knows she isn’t as talkative as some of her friends, but that doesn’t make her shy, does it?When Sharilyn almost misses an... Learn more

Alex slipped his hand into his pocket. Something did not feel right. His pocketknife, the one he had found in the dirt under the deck, was gone!

Alex's foster family had told him about Jesus. Does God really answer prayer?

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Early readers follow the adventures of five-year-old Alvin and four-year-old Amelia. Includes a list of new words at the beginning of each story and a picture on nearly every page.

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Did you know horses wear shoes? Book 2 in this early reader series features longer stories about Alvin and Amelia. Includes a list of new words for each story and plenty of pictures.

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Twenty short chapters, each with a delightful event or practical lesson. Alvin and Amelia learn about nature, practice patience, experience what it's like to search for a lost sister, and more. Learn more

If you've enjoyed CLE's Reading series, you'll love the selections in this new collection of stories.

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Andy's pocketknife was the best thing he owned. Andy carried his pocketknife everywhere. One day, Andy even carried it to church, where pocketknives do not belong. He had a big surprise waiting for him–and an even bigger surprise fifty... Learn more

We all know God hears and answers prayer. But how many of us have launched out in faith as George Mueller did? Mueller obeyed the Lord's leading and began several orphans' homes, depending entirely on God to supply what was needed. He asked ... Learn more

On a brisk autumn day, Mia and her family enjoy picking apples at a nearby orchard. When they haul the apples to the cider mill, Mia rides along. She watches the mill workers wash the apples and load the cider press. The cider drips into a t... Learn more

For many years an arrowhead lay hidden, buried in the soil of an Indiana farm. The Indian who had shot it was long forgotten. The generations of settlers who followed, chopping down trees and planting corn, never found it. Decades passed, an... Learn more

The doctor's voice on the phone was urgent. "Your baby's ultrasound shows a mass in her abdomen. Sarah Joy needs further tests right away." The butterflies in Miriam's stomach tumbled into a knot. What lay ahead for her tiny baby daughter?Be... Learn more

Timo Miller was kidnapped in broad daylight on a street in his hometown in Nicaragua, deported to the United States, and imprisoned for nearly eight months. His crime? Being a Good Samaritan in a situation where man's laws opposed God's laws... Learn more

How powerful is the Word of God? This story, set in Europe many years ago, shows the transforming effect the Word of God can have in men's lives. The true story of a man who repeatedly rejects the gift of a Bible.

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Bright birds aren't only in zoos and faraway places–they are also in your backyard, ready to delight you with their feathers and frolics. Learn more

Children aren't born with good manners. Home is where manners are first taught and practiced. In this story, Caleb learns that it is fun to share with others on his birthday. "Manners are homemade, and we want to make good ones at our house,... Learn more

All around Martha are beautiful things she cannot see–the green grass, the sky, and the light of the sun. But Martha's life is full of light because she walks with God. She spreads sunshine wherever she goes. Her neighbors know her as ... Learn more

As a boy, Jason Kauffman feared his father. As a man, he hated him. Jason thought this was normal. Fathers and sons do not get along, do they? Then why did it bother him when his own sons began to fear him? There was no way to break the cycl... Learn more

Bridges Beyond is the reader for Reading 4. The stories are intended not only to keep the student’s interest but also to teach good character qualities. Illustrated with colorful paintings.Student exercises are provided in LightUnits (purcha... Learn more

This beautiful book highlights the genius of early men. Each two-page spread details their inventions, medical discoveries, architecture, and art by captivating essays, full-color photos, a basic timeline and globe that show where in time an... Learn more